The next day.

The third quarter of the hour of Si (9:45 AM).

Just as Qu Feiyan returned from grocery shopping and before she could even begin her cultivation, several knocks suddenly sounded from the front yard.

Upon hearing the noise, Qu Feiyan and Xiao Zhao immediately turned to look at Chu Qinghe and Yaoyue.

Seeing this, Chu Qinghe said lazily, "Go open the door! If you really had something on your mind, you wouldn't be knocking so politely."

Upon hearing Chu Qinghe's words, Qu Feiyan, who had been standing still, walked towards the front yard.

A dozen or so breaths later, Qu Feiyan arrived at the front gate of the courtyard.

When Qu Feiyan opened the door and saw the Water Mother Yin Ji standing outside, along with a Shenshui Palace disciple behind her who was holding an exquisite box in both hands and wearing a light veil, she probably knew the identity of the person in front of her, and her expression tightened slightly.

At the same time, as the door was opened, the jellyfish-like Yin Ji at the door also turned her gaze to Qu Feiyan.

Yesterday, I only glanced at her and didn't pay much attention, but today, looking at her up close, I noticed Qu Feiyan's striking beauty and charm.

If he were to grow a few more years, his appearance would likely be unmatched among all the disciples in the Divine Water Palace.

After nodding to Qu Feiyan at the door, Shuimu Yinji said, "I hope you will inform the Palace Master of Shenshui Palace that he has come to pay a visit."

As she exited, Jellyfish Yin Ji's voice carried a hint of gentleness, drawing a few surprised glances from the Divine Water Palace disciples behind her.

Qu Feiyan's gaze fell on the jellyfish Yin Ji, and she stepped aside slightly, saying softly, "Senior, please come in."

Judging from Qu Feiyan's reaction of letting her in without even announcing her arrival, Shui Mu Yin Ji must have known that the person inside had already guessed that she would be visiting today.

After nodding slightly, Jellyfish Princess Yin stepped over the threshold.

Yesterday, although Qu Feiyan was some distance away and looking up from below, although she could see that Jellyfish Yin Ji was tall, she didn't feel much of a difference.

But now, when she was only two or three steps away from the Water Mother Yin Ji, Qu Feiyan couldn't help but feel a sense of pressure when facing the tall Water Mother Yin Ji.

A moment later, led by Qu Feiyan, Shui Mu Yin Ji and the disciples of Shen Shui Palace behind her entered the inner courtyard.

The moment she stepped into the courtyard, Jellyfish Yin Ji seemed to sense something and her gaze immediately fell on the two people under the tree.

In the blink of an eye, Jellyfish Yin Ji's attention briefly touched Yao Yue before settling on Chu Qinghe.

Looking at Chu Qinghe, who was smiling gently and elegantly, Shuimu Yinji's heart beat slightly faster at this moment, and she couldn't help but take a soft breath.

A moment later, as Shuimu Yinji walked to the stone table, looking at Chu Qinghe and Yaoyue in front of her, Shuimu Yinji nodded slightly to Yaoyue and then turned to Chu Qinghe, saying, "Shuimu Yinji of Shenshui Palace greets Young Master Chu."

When Shuimu Yinji greeted him, Chu Qinghe smiled slightly. However, he paused for a moment before opening his mouth and said, "Palace Master, you are too kind. Please sit down."

As if sensing Chu Qinghe's brief pause, Shuimu Yinji spoke up, "My real name is Situ Rong. If Young Master Chu doesn't mind, there's no need to address me by my name directly."

Upon hearing what Shuimu Yinji said, Chu Qinghe nodded and said, "Since Palace Master Situ doesn't mind, I won't stand on ceremony."

Shuimu Yinji is not a person's real name, but a unique title given to the master of Shenshui Palace.

When each Holy Maiden of the Divine Water Palace becomes the Palace Master, she is given the title of Water Mother Yin Ji, which is both her name and what she will use to present herself to the public.

Even the lists under Baixiaosheng's control will adhere to this principle and will not record the real names of each Jellyfish Yin Princess.

This has led to a situation where many people in the martial arts world know the name of the Water Mother Yin Ji, but few know the real names of each Water Mother Yin Ji.

Chu Qinghe never expected that when Shuimu Yinji first met him, she would so frankly reveal her real name.

Chu Qinghe was somewhat surprised when he responded to this.

At the same time, Jellyfish Yin Ji's gaze was also fixed on Chu Qinghe.

Looking at Chu Qinghe across the table, feeling the gentle and refined feeling in Chu Qinghe's smiling face, a hint of appreciation flashed in her eyes, and the corners of her mouth under the veil couldn't help but turn up slightly.

Since guests are always welcome, and given Situ Rong's exceptionally courteous attitude, Chu Qinghe picked up an empty teacup from the table, poured her a cup of tea, and handed it to Shuimu Yinji.

She glanced at Chu Qinghe across from her, then at the empty teacup in front of her, and Jellyfish Yin Ji frowned subconsciously.

Everyone in the Divine Water Palace knew that Water Mother Yin Ji was naturally fond of cleanliness and had a deep-seated obsession with cleanliness.

You should know that people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) often have a certain feeling.

Everyone else is dirty except for myself.

Even the utensils used in daily life were specially made by order, and he would never use anything used by outsiders.

Naturally, looking at the cup of tea that Chu Qinghe handed her, Shuimu Yinji also felt somewhat uncomfortable.

However, when she slightly raised her eyes and looked at Chu Qinghe, who had a gentle and refined smile on his lips, Shuimu Yinji felt something else.

This tea isn't necessarily undrinkable.

After a moment of thought, Jellyfish Yin Ji slowly picked up the teacup in front of her.

After circulating true qi between her fingers, a small amount of ice quickly condensed on the surface of the teacup before Jellyfish Yin Ji took a light sip.

After taking a sip of half a cup of tea, Jellyfish Yin Ji slowly raised her hand.

Upon seeing this, the Shenshui Palace disciple immediately stepped forward, placed the wooden box in his hand on the table, and opened it.

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